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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…
You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…
There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…
Information on how to get firearms licensing, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
This report describes the extent of infections and injecting-related harms among people who inject drugs (PWID) in the United Kingdom.
Guidance for licensed operators to carry out controlled shooting of badgers in the field.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
How to manage game birds during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak.
This document contains the following information: Public inquiry into the shootings at Dunblane Primary School 13 March 1996.
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
Location: Off north east coast of Scotland.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
This lists the names of people who have received The King’s Gallantry Medal and The King’s Commendation for Bravery.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
FCDO travel advice for Syria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Get crime maps and statistics for your area.
FCDO travel advice for Belgium. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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